Clara's Commitment: Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides Book 58

by Stacey Haynes, Marie Higgins (illustrator)

In a town gripped by fear, can love uncover the truth—or will secrets tear them apart?

Clara Parker left behind everything she knew to become a mail-order bride, seeking a fresh start in the rugged frontier town of Hollow Creek. But her new husband, Everett Cole, isn’t the man she thought he was. Guarded and mysterious, Everett sneaks away at odd hours, leaving Clara with more questions than answers.

When children disappear from the town they just moved to, whispers of curses and dark forces swirl among the superstitious townsfolk. Suspicion falls on outsiders, and Clara is caught in a web of fear and distrust. Determined to clear Everett’s name—and uncover the truth behind his strange behavior—Clara embarks on a perilous search for answers.

As she navigates a treacherous terrain, hoping to unravel a sinister plot, Clara must confront her doubts about the man she’s married. Can she trust Everett to protect her and the town’s children, or is he hiding secrets that could destroy them all?

144 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2025

About the author

Stacey Haynes is an award-winning, and best-selling author. She has always enjoyed reading and writing romance stories beginning with her first story in 6th grade. Her dream has always been to have one of her books published, and now she has several, including a poem about her most disliked food, Peas!

She won her first writing contest when she and her sister, Marie, entered their story The Magic of a Billionaire into an online writing contest on www.ajoara.com – and their story won 1st place!

She considers herself a hopeless romantic and tries to find the best in others. She loves to write in her spare time to relax after a hard day at work.

Stacey lives in Utah with her wonderful husband and three adorable children. She hopes to have more books published in her lifetime.

Reviews

[Margery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Becoming a mail order bride was the only way Clara could help her younger brother and herself. The man insists on relocating them from a comfort town to being strangers in a defunct mining town. Their home, a dilapidated shack. His secrets make him a mystery and someone who does not act like a husband. He wanders out often and with no brothel near, she is unsure what he is into. In this town, boys around age 10 are vanishing. Are they becoming slave to Indian tribes? Are they being murdered? Is it possible they are being sold? With Everett's secret will the children be found? Will he and Clara actually become a family? A heart warming story!

[sheila jo gravely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steadfast and Faithful

Clara and Everett’s faithfulness to one another is what brings peace to a town that’s children are going missing. They work together to find the faith needed to bring the children home. Full of danger, kidnapping, excitement, adventure, faith, love and romance.

[Debbie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book! Clara was a mail order bride. After she arrived, she immediately married Everett. Everett then took Clara and her brother to a mining town to live. There is a lot of drama in the book. As you get closer to the end of the book, you won’t want to put it down because you want to see how the story ends! I highly recommend reading this book!

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another entertaining and edge of your seat story from Stacey Haynes. Romance, secrets, dastardly deeds, and bravery combine for a wonderful read.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book

This was a good book. I like this author. I recommend this book and author. I cannot wait to read the next book soon by this author.

[Joan K. Kisner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best of the series

This was a real page turner that kept me guessing, and totally intrigued. Don't miss reading this one. It is a winner for sure!